Annual Student-Staff Tennis Tournament

Story & Photo by Claire Yoder – Asst. Photography Editor

    Every year, to finish off the season, LSN Tennis hosts a student-faculty tournament for some last-minute competition and fun. Aaron Layendecker, tennis coach, both plays in and helps to run this tournament. 

   “I would say [the student-faculty tournament] is one of my favorite events we have all year,” Layendecker said.

   Not only is this a fun opportunity, but  it allows students to connect with their teachers outside of the classroom. 

   “Even when I’m not playing, I still love the student-faculty tournament. It’s a great way to show appreciation to your teachers and it allows me to see my colleagues in a different light,” Layendecker said.

   What teachers play depends on if a student on the tennis team asks them to. This year, Layendecker was asked to play by Maggie Hopkins, 11, and took home the trophy.

   “Since I won, this year was obviously a very good one for me, but even when I don’t, it’s always a good time,” Layendecker said.

   The student-faculty tournament is a hit every year, and is set to continue for years to come.